Constitution

Question 1

ratify

Answer 1

to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction:

e.g. to ratify a constitutional amendment.

Question 2

entrench

Answer 2

establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

e.g. the idea of power separation is entrenched in the constitution

Question 3

herein

Answer 3

in this document or book

e.g. “the author herein recounts his travel adventures”

Question 4

thereof

Answer 4

of the thing just mentioned; of that.

e.g. “the member state or a part thereof”

Question 5

expedient

Answer 5

(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.

e.g. “either side could break the agreement if it were expedient to do so”

Question 6

writ

Answer 6

a form of written command in the name of a court or other legal authority to act, or abstain from acting, in some way.

e.g. The Executive Authority needs to issue writs of election to fill vacancies in the house.

Question 7

vis a vis

Answer 7

in relation to; with regard to.

e.g. many agencies now have a unit to deal with women’s needs vis-à-vis employment

Question 8

bona fide

Answer 8

In good faith.

e.g. Although he failed, the prime minister made a bona fide attempt to repair the nation’s damaged economy.

Question 9

accrue

Answer 9

(of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.

“financial benefits will accrue from restructuring”

Question 10

import

Answer 10

the meaning or significance of something, especially when not directly stated.

“the import of her message is clear”